Life on the Edge: A Close Call in Korean Waters The recent rescue of three men clinging to their capsized boat off Incheon serves as a stark reminder that we still underestimate the risks inherent in our love affair with the sea.
The incident has all the makings of a tragic story – a group of friends out for a fishing trip, a communication breakdown, and hours spent battling against time in treacherous waters.
The men's decision to wear life jackets is nothing short of miraculous, given that many sailors succumb to their watery graves without so much as a flotation device.